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Elizabeth line rescues thousands of London commuters amid Tube strike

The Elizabeth line train drivers are employed by a contractor, MTR, rather than London Underground

Evening Standard

Tube strike today - which lines will be affected and when does strike end?

Thousands of rail and Tube workers have walked out on strike in protest over pay disputes, job losses and their pensions. Options for commuters on strike days are limited, with only around one in five trains running

Daily Mirror

Elizabeth Line: The five west London Crossrail areas with the lowest house prices

House-hunters wanting to live on the Crossrail route should target their search in these west London hotspots

Evening Standard

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Whistleblower claims new Elizabeth Line trains have fault that could 'injure passengers'

A previously hidden fault with the Elizabeth Line's trains could see 7kg metal boxes 'blown away' that might injure or even kill pedestrians a whistleblower has claimed

Daily Mirror

Workspace reaches £46.9m profit in offices surge

Business said it would take advantage of the opportunities presented by the Elizabeth line

Evening Standard

A bike, a skateboard or the Elizabeth line? It depends where you want society to go

Though people have new ways to travel singly, it is shared services that weld us together, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

The Guardian - UK

Elizabeth Line: The biggest redrawing of the Tube map in 20 years

Designer reveals the ‘intensive’ work required to include Londons’s latest transport link on the famous map

Evening Standard

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Final chapter of Elizabeth line documentary to air next month on BBC Two

The Fifteen Billion Pound Railway: Inside The Elizabeth Line will be broadcast on June 12, less than a month after the service opened.

The Independent UK

More than 1m trips made on central section of Elizabeth line

Newly completed Crossrail project has also seen more than 2m journeys across the entire network, Transport for London says

The Guardian - UK

Elizabeth line announcer ‘proud’ to be part of Platinum Jubilee history

The voice of London transport Emma Hignett shares how her announcements have travelled from her loft in the north-east to Greater London to feature on the the first new line since 1979.

Evening Standard

Art on the Elizabeth Line: travel through London’s newest (and most spread-out) public gallery

London’s new hot art destination is... the Elizabeth line

Evening Standard

Elizabeth line: Bond Street to open when Crossrail sections integrate in autumn

TfL boss Andy Byford gives update on integration of lines’ three sections after almost half a million journeys were made on the £20bn new railway’s launch day

Evening Standard

Commuters ridicule Elizabeth Line after glaring typo leaves people in stitches

Passengers were left bemused after a sign on London's new Elizabeth line pointed people in the direction of 'pestaurants' at Canary Wharf

Daily Mirror

Elizabeth line ticket prices: How much are fares and can you use your Oyster card?

First section of Crossrail opened on 24 May

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Evening Standard

Crossrail property hotspots: Elizabeth line stops with the greatest house price growth

Londoners who bought on Crossrail’s top stops are enjoying record price growth as the Elizabeth line finally opens.

Evening Standard

London rush-hour ‘chaos’ as five Tube lines hit by delays on Crossrail opening day

Tube lines have suffered severe delays causing another “chaotic” evening rush hour on Elizabeth line opening day.

The Independent UK

Thrills today, gains tomorrow: Why the Elizabeth line is a blessing for London

Even for the ever-changing capital, the new link is a great leap forward, says Simon Calder

Evening Standard

Talking Point: Are you excited about getting on the Elizabeth line?

The Elizabeth line has brought smiles to passengers’ faces today

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Anger as Boris Johnson calls new London trainline a 'big moment' for entire UK

BORIS Johnson and Sadiq Khan have come under fire after saying that London’s new Elizabeth rail line will be a “big moment” for the entire…

Evening Standard

Happy Elizabeth line day to all who observe

Happy Elizabeth line opening day to all those who observe. That very much includes the Standard, which has gone Crossrail crazy. Thoughnot as much Vernon Kerswell, 33, one of several people who queued outside Paddington station from midnight to catch the 06.33 to Abbey Wood.

The Independent UK

The Elizabeth line in numbers

The cost of the railway is estimated at £18.9 billion.

Evening Standard

Joy on first Elizabeth line train from Abbey Wood to Paddington

Around 600 passengers came from all across the country to be on the first Eizabeth line train westbound

Evening Standard

Elizabeth line opening: Thousands queue in rain to get Crossrail party started

There was a huge rush to board the first trains as Mayor Sadiq Khan showed a massive sigh of relief

The Independent UK

When is Crossrail opening and what stops are on the Elizabeth Line?

Everything you need to know about the Crossrail project, the Elizabeth Line route and the 2022 opening date

Evening Standard

I couldn’t be more proud that Crossrail is about to change London forever

London’s brand-new Elizabeth line opened its doors to the public for the first time today. This is a landmark moment in the history of our public transport system and a game-changer for Londoners and visitors to our capital.

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